Business
Local quilt shops to participate in statewide shopping event next month
DOWAGIAC — Two area businesses will be taking part in a statewide event starting next month. Dowagiac’s Quilted ...
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Business
Forest Glen earns national recognition for memory care services
DOWAGIAC — Forest Glen, announced it was recently recognized as a Top 10 Memory Care Services Provider for ...
Business
The Releaf Center hosts ribbon-tying ceremony for new Dowagiac location
DOWAGIAC — A marijuana provisioning center was officially welcomed into the Dowagiac business community on Wednesday. Chamber of ...
Community News
Corewell Health to host open house for new Dowagiac primary care facility
DOWAGIAC — Southwest Michigan area residents will soon be able to access primary care services at a new ...
Education
Dowagiac schools celebrate April Students of the Month
DOWAGIAC — The Dowagiac Union Schools Board of Education honored the district’s April Students of The Month during ...
Crime/Court
Dowagiac man gets jail time for failing to register as sex offender
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac man who failed to register as a sex offender was sentenced to a year ...
Community News
Ready to rebuild: Fundraising efforts underway to rebuild historic Ramona Roller Rink
SISTER LAKES — A 95-year-old business seeks to rise from the ashes after it was destroyed in a ...
Community News
Dowagiac students receive more than $678K in scholarships
DOWAGIAC — Dowagiac Union High School was host to a celebration Wednesday evening. High school seniors were honored ...
Community News
Dowagiac Auto Body owner killed in Keeler Township crash
KEELER TOWNSHIP — A 54-year-old Dowagiac man passed away from his injuries following a single-vehicle Keeler Township crash ...
Business
Dowagiac fireworks fundraising kicks off With 10th donation from Honor Credit Union
DOWAGIAC — Fundraising for Dowagiac Connected’s annual fireworks display has begun with a donation from Honor Credit Union. ...
Community News
Cass County declares local state of emergency following May 7 tornado
CASS COUNTY — The Cass County Board of Commissioners has declared a local “State of Emergency” following the ...
Business
Dowagiac’s 5 Mile Drive-In closes after 62 years
DOWAGIAC — Two of southwest Michigan’s only remaining drive-in theaters are closing their gates this summer. 5 Mile ...
DEVELOPING NEWS
DEVELOPING: Fire engulfs historic Ramona Roller Rink
SISTER LAKES — A business that has overlooked Round Lake for nearly 100 years is currently the scene ...
Business
2024 Dowagiac Home and Garden Tour sites announced
DOWAGIAC — A popular event that made its triumphant comeback a year ago is set to return next ...
Community News
Dowagiac community members talk potential Christmas projects
DOWAGIAC — Business owners and community members alike gathered at the Jim Snow Building Monday to discuss ways ...
Community News
SMC’s 57th commencement graduates 384
DOWAGIAC — A nurse and a musician spoke on behalf of Southwestern Michigan College’s Class of 2024 May ...
Business
Mno-Bmadsen acquires OJS Building Services, Inc.
DOWAGIAC — Mno-Bmadsen, the non-gaming investment arm of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians, announced Monday that it ...
Business
Creekside Greenhouse, Art and a Suit open for business
DOWAGIAC — Flowers and plants – as well as suits and hats – are now in bloom at ...
Community News
Cass County to pursue drug enforcement, senior services millage renewals
CASSOPOLIS — Cass County Commissioners made it official Thursday as they voted to place the renewal of the ...
Community News
SMC graduates 17-member nursing class
DOWAGIAC — Southwestern Michigan College welcomed 17 new nurses May 1 to America’s largest health care profession with ...
Community News
Dowagiac, Edwardsburg drama programs nominated for WAVE Awards
BENTON HARBOR — Local high school drama students will get a taste of the Tony Awards next month. ...
Local Government
Cass County high school students invited to participate in design contest
CASS COUNTY — Each Election Day, voters boast their participation in the democratic process with stickers proclaiming “I ...
News
Sanitary sewer overflow reported in Dowagiac
DOWAGIAC — A sanitary sewer overflow occurred from 7:15 a.m. to approximately 9:15 a.m. Sunday, April 28 in ...
Community News
Dowagiac Area History Museum Spring Lecture Series continues this week with Ring Lardner spotlight
DOWAGIAC — Mollie Watson of the Niles History Center continues the museum’s Spring Lecture Series on May 1 ...
Crime/Court
Dowagiac teen sentenced for resisting police
CASSOPOLIS — A Dowagiac youth will have the chance to keep a felony resisting and obstructing police charge off ...
